HSE Associate I

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Sanofi’s Health Safety & Environment (HSE) department at Framingham promotes a safe and environmentally friendly work environment through the integration of value-added HSE programs, policies, and services. HSE continuously strives for a proactive culture to reduce the incidence and severity of the occupational injury, illness, and environmental events. It is responsible for implementing programs and policies that comply with all local, state, and federal HSE rules and regulations. POSITION OVERVIEW/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The HSE Associate is responsible for interfacing with all levels of the organization to ensure necessary and sustainable HSE systems, programs, procedures, training, work practices, and controls are developed and implemented to maintain compliance with applicable HSE regulations and address identified risks. Key Functions: Assists in the implementation and monitoring of company HSE programs. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local HSE regulations and permits at assigned sites. Performs reviews of GMP documents to ensure HSE risks and activities are appropriately captured. Conducts comprehensive HSE audits, inspections, and surveys. Conducts incident investigations and develops and implements agreed-upon HSE corrective/preventative actions. Provides technical assistance and advice to operations managers and employees regarding environmental health and safety issues. Respond to medical and hazardous spill emergencies as required. Ensures the communication of HSE matters to internal stakeholders. * Key Responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or 2 - 4 years of experience in an HSE role. Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast, priority-switching environment Advanced communication and problem-solving skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Safety, and Health, Engineering, Chemistry or other applicable Biological disciplines Experience with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and other applicable regulatory requirements Good working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations. Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast, priority-switching environment Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats to a wide variety of audiences SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the business. Ability to gown to gain entry to manufacturing space. As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities. According to the CDC, an individual is considered to be “fully vaccinated” fourteen (14) days after receiving (a) the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or (b) the single dose of the J&J vaccine. Fully vaccinated, for new Sanofi employees, is to be fully vaccinated 14 DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #GD-SG #LI-GZ At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.